Bevis Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bevis Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bevis family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 24
Female Servant 18
Labourer 13
Male Servant 10
Independent 6
Fisherman 5
Carpenter 4
Bricklayer 3
Gardener 3
Carman 3
Stick Maker 3
Ag Lab 2
Ag Labourer 2
Dress Maker 2
Laundress 2
Shoe Maker 2
House Keeper 2
Lab 2
Mason 2
Porter 2
Grocer 2
Mill Wright 2
Farmer 2
Tailor 2
Baker 1

Bevis Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Beavis 83% 7,453
2 Bevis 100% 6,675
3 Beaves 67% 1,530
4 Beves 80% 1,116
5 Bovis 80% 926
6 Bavis 80% 362
7 Beviss 83% 359
8 Beeves 67% 349
9 Beevis 83% 345
10 Bavies 67% 119

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The surname Bevis is the 2nd most popular variant of Beavis.

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